Major earthquake jolts Jammu and Kashmir

SRINAGAR — A magnitude 6 earthquake shook parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday afternoon.

As per initial reports, an earthquake of magnitude 6 on Richter Scale was felt across Jammu and Kashmir.

The epicenter of the earthquake is believed to be the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan.

There was no loss of life or damage to any property, when this report was being drafted.